Bell Centennial Arena, also known as Bell Arena for short, is a multi-purpose arena in

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in Nepean,

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, Canada that is located behind Bell High School at 50 Cassidy Drive former

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before the new Veterans Memorial Highway (

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) was built.

History

On the Thanksgiving weekend of 1965, township officials opened the first two

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projects in

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; the Merivale and Bell Centennial Arenas. The first declared open was Merivale adjacent of Merivale High School on Merivale road, and in a ceremony held 30 minutes away, the Bell Centennial Arena was then officially opened. Both projects had a combined cost in excess of $584,000.

Facilities

Notable events

* 1968, October 9 – Ottawa M and W Rangers expansion franchise of the

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begin their training camp for their inaugural season which will be held at the Bell Centennial Arena. * 1968, December 28 – First International Tournament In High School Hockey (eight teams participate, four from Ottawa, one from

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and three from the

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)

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References

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